Lindfield pull off the greatest escape since Andy Dufresne in the Shawshank Redemption

However, Lindfield survived the drop from division two with a final day win at promoted Mayfield, which saw them finish level with Ansty but avoid relegation due to winning more games.

With six weeks to go, Lindfield looked favourites to go down, but a remarkable run which saw them win four from their last half a dozen games, was enough to keep their status in the second tier of Sussex cricket.

In reply, Lindfield started positively. Hinley followed up last week’s efforts with another half century, before succumbing and bringing Toby Shepperson to the crease. The youngster showed great maturity to continue the chase accompanied by Morgan who supported ably with his own 36. Shepperson reached an unbeaten 46 to see Lindfield over the line with seven overs remaining, leaving the team to wait nervously for news from Ansty's match with Billingshurst.

As news came through that the Swans had escaped the drop by the finest of margins, Shivnarain commented, “It's been an unbelievable end to the season. For most of the year we have struggled to put together a decent performance, however for the last six weeks we’ve seen improvements across the board. To win four of those games is an incredible effort and frankly we don’t want the season to finish.”

In other news, the second and third elevens lost their final fixtures, however the fours won their last game to avoid relegation and remain in division ten.